2024 UK ‘Harry Potter – The Winged Keys’ Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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- Produced by The Royal Mint, in partnership with Warner Bros.
- The reverse of the coin celebrates an iconic moment from the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling, featuring an original illustration by Jim Kay that has been remastered by Bella Croft.
- The obverse of the coin features the first, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
- Limited release.
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- Produced by The Royal Mint, in partnership with Warner Bros.
- Part of a series of coin releases celebrating magical moments from the Harry Potter stories, the reverse of the coin depicts an iconic scene from the book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', by J.K. Rowling.
- The reverse of the coin features the character Harry Potter flying a broomstick and using his skills as a Seeker, to catch an enchanted key with a battered wing.
- The design on the reverse of the coin features original artwork by Jim Kay, which was remastered by Bella Croft, a product and coin designer for The Royal Mint.
- The inscription, 'THE WINGED KEYS', is featured around the edge, below the design on the reverse of the coin.
- The obverse of the coin features the official, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
- The Latin inscription around the obverse of the coin, 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ', an abbreviation of 'CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR', translates as 'Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith', followed by the monetary value of '50 PENCE', and the year '2024', in English.
- The initials 'MJ', of the artist Martin Jennings who created the official portrait of King Charles III, are displayed on the obverse of the coin, below the neck of the portrait.
- Provided by The Royal Mint in a presentation card.
- Rare and limited release.
| Country of Issue | United Kingdom |
| Denomination(s) | Fifty Pence (50p) |
| Alloy(s) | CU/NI |
| Weight(s) | 8.00g |
| Diameter(s) | 27.30mm |
| Shape(s) | Heptagon (7 Sided) |
| Quality | BU |
| Mintage | Unknown |
| Year of Issue | 2024 |
| Effigy | King Charles III, First Portrait |
| Reverse Designer(s) | Jim Kay, remastered by Bella Croft |
| Obverse Designer(s) | Martin Jennings |
2024 UK 'Harry Potter - The Winged Keys' Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Coin:
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The Winged Keys
J.K. Rowling
Jim Kay
Hogwarts School
2024
50p
50p Coin
Bella Croft
Brilliant Uncirculated
Cupro-Nickel
Fifty Pence
Fifty Pence Coin
Harry Potter
Harry Potter 50p Coin
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
King Charles III
Martin Jennings
The Royal Mint
Uncrowned Portrait
United Kingdom
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